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Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS by Ken Nail DVD receivers: They're not just for movies DVD receivers add a new level of entertainment to your vehicle. You can watch a movie on the screen when you're parked on a Saturday night, or play a DVD through your rear seat video setup on the road. Touchscreen receivers allow you to breeze through menus with the tip of your finger. Most DVD receivers feature a USB input for audio from your iPod, and the ability to add an adapter that allows video to display on the screen. Some receivers even offer connections for a center speaker and a subwoofer, so you can build a full-fledged theater in your car, just like at home. Packed with features The AVH-X8500BHS sits at the top of Pioneer's DVD receiver lineup for 2013, offering a 6.95" touchscreen display, customizable display colors, built-in Bluetooth®, and an HD Radio™ tuner, along with some cool new features that'll really enhance your car audio and video experience. Plus, you can remove the AVH-X8500BH's detachable face — an unusual feature on DVD receivers — when you leave the car, giving you peace of mind when you've parked in a questionable spot. Check out how these impressive features will improve your drive: Built-in Bluetooth: Enjoy hands-free calling with your compatible phone, plus the ability to wirelessly stream and control music from your phone or other Bluetooth devices. Built-in HD Radio™ tuner: You'll notice the impressive sonic advantages right away — FM broadcasts that are near-CD quality, with AM that's as good as what you're used to on FM. You can tune into multiple channels on the same frequency, for more entertainment choices. Plus, the iTunes® tagging feature lets you save song info, so you can purchase the tracks you like later. AppRadio Mode: With the addition of Pioneer's CD-IU201S cable, you can launch and control compatible iPhone apps from the face of your receiver, putting a variety of music, navigation, social media, and other apps at your command. You can learn more and see the latest compatible apps here. iPhone 5 compatibility: You can use your iPhone 5 with this Pioneer, including AppRadio Mode and video transfer. You'll need to purchase a Pioneer cable kit , and get a free firmware update from Pioneer. Optional satellite radio: Add a SiriusXM tuner and subscription for nationwide access to programming you can't get anywhere else — coast-to-coast reception is a huge plus if you travel constantly. And you'll never have to worry about data charges or coverage. Advanced touchscreen controls: Touch Slide technology offers greater control of receiver functions. Want a new EQ curve? Just draw it on the screen with your finger and you've got it. And you can browse video files through thumbnail images — just touch them to check out a sneak preview. Dual USB ports: Two ports on the receiver's rear panel add to your entertainment possibilities, and allow you to use one for a permanent connection. Roll with your music The AVH-X8500BHS is built to play your music, no matter what medium you prefer. You can connect your iPod® or iPhone® to one of the rear USB input and use the receiver's controls to access your playlists, while tools like Alphabet Search and Link Search help you find the song you want, fast. You can also play music files from many Android™ phones when your Android is plugged into the front-panel USB port — see the "Details" tab for more info on device compatibility. If you're a fan of streaming Internet radio, connect your iPhone to the receiver with an optional cable and take charge of your Pandora® account from the touchscreen, complete with thumbs-up and thumbs-down controls. Or use the Bluetooth link to tap in via your Android device. And don't forget, you can also enjoy all your CDs, DVDs, discs full of MP3 or WMA music, plus SD cards and USB storage devices loaded with music. Customizable display and excellent video performance You can also change the receiver's appearance to match your dash by choosing from five display colors and 112 key panel illumination options. And when you're ready to get the party started, the MIXTRAX feature creates a DJ-like experience with content from your iPod, iPhone, or Android, adding special effects between songs and variable-color lighting that pulses with the beat of your music. The receiver's 6.95" LCD screen plays DVDs and other video content in bright, clear detail when you're parked. You can keep your passengers entertained by sending video from the receiver to a rear-seat screen — a huge bonus during long road trips. And since the AVH-8500BHS has dual-zone A/V capabilities, you can listen to a different source up front while a movie's on in the back. You'll be able to view video content from your iPod or IPhone with the addition of an optional cable. And you can play it safe when you throw it into reverse by plugging in a rear-view camera. Advanced App Mode gives you touchscreen control over the apps in your phone. Tune the sound to your taste This Pioneer sports an 8-band equalizer for making your music sound perfect in your car, and you'll find an auto-equalization feature to tune your system (microphone required). Pioneer's Advanced Sound Retriever perks up the flat sound of compressed music by restoring high-frequency information. If you're looking to build a killer system, three pairs of preamp outputs make it easier to connect external amplifiers Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls? In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Pioneer stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the Pioneer, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles. Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver. See more info on this item Highlights:General features:DVD/CD receiver with internal amp (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)detachable 6.95" motorized touchscreen displayBluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streamingbuilt-in HD Radio tunerMIXTRAX for a DJ-inspired audio/visual experiencePandora Internet radio control with iPhone and AndroidAppRadio Mode: launch and control compatible iPhone and Android apps (additional cables and adapters required)music file playback through USB with select Android devices (see "Details" for more info)five customizable display colors and 112 key panel illumination choicesfits double-DIN dash openingsremote controlAudio/video features:plays audio/video content from CDs, DVDs, SD cards and USB memory devices (see Details tab for full capabilities)8-band graphic equalizer with 7 preset EQ curvesdual-zone A/V controlhigh- and low-pass filters with subwoofer controlsAdvanced Sound RetrieverAuto-EQ equalizes for your car interior automatically (optional mic required)Expandability:built-in audio iPod control Pioneer's optional adapter required for viewing video content, Pandora control, and Advanced App ModeiPhone 5 audio/video control requires optional Pioneer cable kit compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tunerinputs: rear A/V inputs, rear video output, dual rear USB inputs, rear-view camera input, HDMI input for AppRadio modeoutputs: video output, 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, subwoofer)Other information:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)CEA-2006 compliantwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant Loading... Yes RMS Power Output Loading... 14 watts Peak Output Loading... 50 watts RMS Power Bandwidth Loading... 20-20kHz Preamp Outputs Loading... 6-channel Sub Preamp Outputs Loading... Yes Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs Loading... No Preamp Voltage Loading... 4 volts Display Color Loading... Key Button Color Loading... Variable EQ Bands Loading... 8 Wireless Remote Loading... Yes Steering Wheel Control Compatible Loading... Adapter required Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Loading... 3.5mm AV (rear) USB Input Loading... Rear (2) Memory Card Slot Loading... USB, SD/SDHC memory Bluetooth Compatible Loading... Built-in Satellite Radio Ready Loading... SiriusXM HD Radio Loading... Built-in Navigation Loading... No iPod Compatibility Full size Loading... Classic/5Gen Nano Loading... 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 Touch Loading... 5/4/3/2/1 Mini Loading... --- iPhone Loading... 5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G Tuner FM Sensitivity Loading... 9 dBf European Tuning Loading... No Seek/Scan Loading... Seek Radio Data System Loading... Yes Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual DVD receiver with motorized 6.95" LCD touchscreen monitor (10A fuse inserted in chassis) Wiring harness AV input/output harness Remote control (CD-R33) CR2025 3V lithium battery (installed in remote) 59" USB extension cable (w/ a male USB type-A connector on one end and a female USB type-A connector on other end) Microphone (w/ attached 13' cable termianted by a right-angle 2.5mm connector) Visor-bracket Two-sided tape 6 Pan-head ISO screws (M5 x 6mm) 6 Flat-head ISO screws (M5 x 6mm) Face-fixing screw Machine screw Clamp Owner's Manual (En/Fr/Sp) Warranty sheet (USA/Canada) "AppRadio mode for iPhone 5 users" note Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Touchscreen Display Built-in Bluetooth Disc/SD/USB Playback iPod/iPhone Control AppRadio (for iPhone & Android) HD+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio Audio Section AV Connections Remote Control Touchscreen Display 6.95" Motorized Touchscreen Display (Detachable): The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS features a 6.95" TFT Active Matrix, 16:9 widescreen touchscreen display. The resolution of the display is 800 x 480 (RGB), for a total of 1,152,000 pixels. The touchscreen display allows you to control this unit and a paired Bluetooth device, or a connected component such as your iPod/iPhone or USB mass storage class device. Menus appear on screen for making function choices, audio adjustments, and setting up the system. The unit's touchscreen display is motorized. The 6.95" touchscreen display electronically slides down to load and eject your discs and SD/SDHC cards. The angle of the motorized touchscreen display can also be adjusted to five different positions to meet your viewing needs in the car. Note: You can detach the head unit's touchscreen monitor to deter theft. A soft carrying case is provided. Display Adjustments: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS offers the following monitor display adjustments. On Screen Display Color/Background Adjustment: The color of the on-screen display can be set to red, amber, green, blue or white. The background can be set to one of four preset still images, a moving image, a stored JPEG image, or turned Off. Picture Adjustments: You can store numerous video settings for each source and the optional rear view camera; including brightness (adjusts the black intensity), contrast (adjusts contrast), color (adjusts color saturation), hue (adjusts the tone of color), and temperature (adjust the color temperature). Widescreen Modes: You can choose from the following widescreen modes when playing back video (Full, Zoom, Normal, or Trim). Front-Panel Controls w/ Custom Illumination: In addition to the touchscreen controls, the unit includes frequently used buttons along the bottom edge of the screen. The color of the button illumination can be set to red, amber, green, blue, white, or scan (constantly cycling through the color spectrum). You can also create a custom color to match your vehicle's interior lighting (112 colors to choose from). Dimmer: To prevent the display from being too bright at night, the display is automatically dimmed when the car's headlights are turned on. The automatic dimmer function only works when the orange/white illumination wire in the wiring harness is connected to the vehicle's headlight circuit. Parking Brake Interlock: This unit has a parking brake interlock system that prohibits viewing of video programming and operating certain controls when the vehicle is in motion. In order to watch video on the in-dash monitor, the vehicle must be parked with the parking brake engaged. The head unit's light green wire must be connected to your vehicle's parking brake detection circuit. The head unit's touchscreen will display "Attention! Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited", if you try to watch a video when your vehicle is in motion. 2-DIN Chassis: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as "Double -DIN"), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets. There is also an optional double-DIN sleeve (130ADTV133, sold separately) available for this unit that will allow you to Euro-mount or custom mount the Pioneer head unit in your vehicle. As always, please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to verify fit with your vehicle. Built-in Bluetooth Bluetooth Technology: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS is equipped with built-in Bluetooth ver. 3.0 (powered by Parrot), allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles: Hands-Free Communication: HFP (Hands Free Profile), HSP (Head Set Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAB (Phone Book Access Profile). Audio Streaming: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile). Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS. SPP (Secure Simple Pairing): With Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the AVH-X8500BHS without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings. When a registered Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver, the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units. Up to 3 Bluetooth-compatible devices can be registered to this head unit. Only one device can be used at a time. Hands-Free Communication: The AVH-X8500BHS supports wireless hands-free communication (HFP/HSP/OPP/PBAB) for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The head unit will display the caller's information and an audible ring tone will be heard through your vehicle's speaker during an incoming call. You can manually answer an incoming call or have the unit automatically answer the call. The AVH-X8500BHS allows you to carry on a phone conversation from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone using the head unit's external microphone and your car audio speakers. During a conversation you can adjust the volume, as well as switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode. Using the AVH-X8500BHS, you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways: Entering a Phone Number: You can make a call by entering the phone number using the head unit's on-screen keypad (0-9, *, #, +, C). Speed (Preset) Dialing: You can easily store up to six phone numbers as presets for speed dialing. Phone Book: The phone book in your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone will be transferred automatically when the phone is paired to this unit. After finding the number you want to call in the phone book, you can select the entry and make the call. If a lot of numbers are registered in the phone book, you can search for the phone number by alphabet search mode. Call Log: The 80 most recent calls dialed, received, and missed are stored in memory. You can browse them and call numbers from these lists. Voice Control: If your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone is equipped with the voice control feature, you can use voice commands to make calls. Note: Advanced phone operations that require attention, such as dialing numbers on the monitor or adjusting Bluetooth settings, are prohibited while driving. The vehicle's parking brake must be engaged to access these functions. External Microphone: During your wireless phone call, you can talk into the head unit's included external microphone, and listen to the other party through the vehicle's speaker system. The external microphone provides better performance in noisy environments than the integrated microphone found on the front-panel of many aftermarket or factory radios. The microphone features a 13' cord that plugs into the back of the radio, and comes with an adjustable visor-mount clip. The microphone measures 0.475" (diameter) x 1.445" (depth). The unit is not equipped with an integrated microphone. The external microphone must be installed for Bluetooth hands-free communication. Wireless Audio Streaming (with Meta Data Display): The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The AVH-X8500BHS will be able to control your stored music's basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, Fast-Forward/Reverse, and Repeat/Random. The head unit will also display your stored music's song information; such as Artist name, Song title, and Album Art. The AVH-X8500BHS also supports audio streaming of music apps (metadata display and control will depend on music app). When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume. Siri Digital Assistant Control: When paired and connected with an iPhone 4S/5 via Bluetooth (not USB), the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS has the ability to access Siri through its touchscreen controls and external microphone. Simply press head unit's on-screen voice control key to engage Siri and use the included microphone to communicate with Siri. Siri's voice will heard through your vehicle's speakers. All Siri functions including hands-free calling, music search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be done through the AVH-X8500BHS and its microphone. The head unit's LCD touchscreen will only display hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio information (all other functions of Siri are only audible through the Pioneer DVD receiver; visual data will still need to be viewed from your iPhone device). Note: You can ask Siri to get directions to a destination and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone 4S/5. The head unit's audio is attenuated while Siri provides audible directions. Disc/SD/USB Playback Multimedia Playback: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS features a hidden disc slot and SD-card slot, plus dual rear-panel USB ports for playback of audio, video, and photo files. Compatible Discs: The disc slot is located behind the head unit's motorized slide-down touchscreen panel. The AVH-X8500BHS supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-Audio, and CD-R/RW discs. SD Card Slot: The AVH-X8500BHS features a hidden SD card slot (located behind the motorized touchscreen monitor) which will accept SD (up to 2GB) and SDHC (up to 32GB) memory cards. Dual USB Ports: The unit features dual rear-panel USB ports and includes a 59" USB extension cable. You can connect a USB mass storage class device; such as select Android smartphones (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), portable digital audio players, or USB thumbdrives. USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the DVD receiver's USB port (5V/1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. Compatible Media Files: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS supports the following types of audio, video, and photo files recorded onto a disc or inserted USB device. Media Type Disc (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW/-R DL) Flash Memory (SD/SDHC, USB) File System ISO9660 Level 1 or 2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF FAT 12/16/32 Playable File Types Audio MP3: 8-320kbps bit rate; 8-48kHz sampling rates WMA: 48-320kbps bit rate; 32-48kHz sampling rates AAC: 16-320kbps bit rate; 11.025-44.1kHz sampling rates MP3: 8-320kbps bit rate; 8-48kHz sampling rates WMA: 48-320kbps bit rate; 32-48kHz sampling rates AAC: 16-320kbps bit rate; 11.025-44.1kHz sampling rates WAV: 8- or16-bit rate; 16-44.1k sampling rates Video DivX: 720 x 576 max resolution; 8GB max file size MPEG-4: 720 x 1280 max resolution; 8GB max file size DivX: 720 x 576 max resolution; 8GB max file size MPEG-4: 720 x 1280 max resolution; 8GB max file size WMV: : 720 x 1280 max resolution; 8GB max file size H.264: : 720 x 1280 max resolution; 8GB max file size Photo N/A JPEG: max resolution of 4092 x 4092 Maximum # of Folders/Files 99 folders/999 files (700 folders/3,500 files for DVD) 1,500 folders/15,000 files Tags ID3 tags (ver. 1.0,/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA-tags, AAC-tags Note: Video and still-images can only be viewed when the vehicle's parking brake is engaged.Playback Functions: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS offers the following playback functions: Automatic Playback: When a DVD disc with DVD menu is inserted, this unit will cancel the DVD menu automatically and start playback from the first chapter of the first title. Bookmark (Resume Playback): The Bookmark function lets you resume playback from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded. Frame-By-Frame Playback: This feature lets you movie ahead on frame at a time during playback of your DVD or Video CD. Slow Motion Forward: When playing a DVD or Video CD, you can choose to play back video in slow motion (no audio). Repeat Play: Audio/Video content can be repeated. You can choose from Disc (entire disc), Folder (current folder) Chapter (current chapter), Title (current title), Track (current track), File (current file), Folder (current folder), or One (current video/song/track). Random (Shuffle) Play: Audio/Video can be played back in a random order. You can choose from Songs (videos/songs in selected list), Albums (videos/songs from selected album), Folder (songs/tracks in selected folder), or Disc (all songs/tracks on disc). Search Functions: The AVH-X8500BHS provides the following search functions: Track Title List: You can select tracks to playback using the track title list which is a list of the tracks recorded on a disc, USB memory device or SD/SDHC card. Scene Search: You can use the search function on the unit's on-screen display to search for a desired scene on your DVD by specifying a title and chapter track. Return to Scene: You can return to the specified scene where the DVD you are currently playing has been preprogrammed to return. Skip Search: You can skip to the previous/next track, file, folder, title, or chapter on a disc, USB device, or SD/SDHC card. Fast Forward/Reverse: You can fast forward/reverse through a current track, file, or title on a disc, USB device, or SD/SDHC card. Advanced Playback & Search Functions (for SD/USB): Advance playback functions include; Music Browsing which lets you browse your USB device's or SD-card's music library by Artist, Album, Song, or Genre from the head unit in alphabetical order; and Link Play which allows you to play songs related to the currently playing song. Link Play lets the head unit create an album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the currently playing album, or an album list of the currently playing genre. MIXTRAX: Drawing from Pioneer's rich DJ heritage and passion for music, MIXTRAX delivers a unique DJ infused listening experience to listeners in the car. MIXTRAX is an innovative Pioneer technology that creates a non-stop mix of your music library complete with a range of DJ-inspired effects. MIXTRAX takes your typical music listening experience and creates a non-stop mix of your music with 9 random DJ effects and transitions, by removing the breaks and pauses normally introduced between tracks and replacing them with various beats. MIXTRAX is compatible with USB-connected iPhone, iPod, USB MSC device, and select Android devices. There is also a Short Playback option which limits the amount of time each track plays; select from 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, or 3 minutes. Note: The MIXTRAX function does not work in App mode or with the Pandora App for iPod/iPhone/iPad. Parental Lock: This unit features an 8-level Parental Lock system protected by a user-selected 4-digit password to prevent certain DVD's from being played back on the AVH-X8500BHS. Installation Angle: Optimum disc playback performance is obtained when the unit is installed at an angle of less than 30-degrees. iPod/iPhone Control iPod/iPhone Connection: The Pioneer multimedia head unit supports both audio/video & app playback from a compatible iPod or iPhone. Select the appropriate cable for your model Apple device and media content. Audio Only: Using Pioneer's dock connector-to-USB cable (130CDIU51, sold separately) or the dock connector-to-USB cable which comes with your iPod/iPhone, you can enjoy audio playback of your stored music, podcasts, and Pandora Internet Radio on your iPod or iPhone through the Pioneer A/V head unit. If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Apple Lightning to USB cable that came with the Apple device to connect it to the Pioneer head unit. Audio/Video: Using the Pioneer CD-IU201V iPod/iPhone connector cable (130IU201V, sold separately) you can enjoy audio playback, plus video playback of movies, TV shows, video podcasts, and music videos stored on your iPod/iPhone; as well as music or video based apps streamed to your iPhone. Not compatible with iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5. Audio/Video + AppRadio: The Pioneer CD-IU201S iPhone/App cable (130IU201S, sold separately) not only provides audio/video playback, but also allows you to launch the AppRadio Mode on your iPhone 4/4S (iOS 4.2+), for playback of advance applications (such as navigation and internet radio) on the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS. You can also access audio/video files and AppRadio Mode from your iPhone 5 (iOS 6.1+) using Pioneer's CD-IH202 cable, the Apple Lightning-to-USB Cable, and the Apple Lightning-to-Digital AV Adapter (all sold separately). Note: Video from your iPod/iPhone device can only be displayed while the vehicle's parking brake is engaged. iPod/iPhone Control: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS lets you control your iPod/iPhone from the head unit's touchscreen or from the iPod/iPhone's touchscreen, clickwheel, or downloadable app. Head Unit: Head Unit mode lets you control your connected iPod/iPhone device from the AVH-X8500BHS's touchscreen. You can browse your iPod/iPhone's music content by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, or Audiobook; and video content by Video Playlist, Movie, Music Video, Video Podcast, TV Show, Rental. Once you have selected a category, you can search each category alphabetically (A-Z). In addition, the head unit offers Link Search, which allows you to play songs related to the currently playing song. Link Search lets the head unit create an album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the currently playing album, or an album list of the currently playing genre. You can also select Random & Repeat functions for a certain song or specific folder. iPod/App: App Control mode allows you to navigate stored audio/video content from your connected iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. This is very useful for the person riding in your passenger seat. The App mode also lets you listen to your favorite music apps, such as iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Last.fm, Rhapsody, & Slacker from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Pioneer head unit and your vehicle's speakers. In addition, you can watch video on the Pioneer A/V receiver's touchscreen from streaming movie apps, such as Netflix & YouTube, downloaded on your iPhone 4/4S (iOS 4.0+) or iPhone 5 (iOS 6.1+). Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode and App Mode will provide only limited (basic), if any, control over the app. Available controls may include; Play/Pause & Skip Previous/Next. The App Mode's video functions can only be accessed when the vehicle's parking brake is fully engaged. iPod/iPhone Display: The DVD head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music file information, as well as metadata from Pandora and Advance Apps; including Track number, Folder number, Elapsed playing time, Song/Album title, Artist name, and Album art. There is no music information displayed when this unit is set to 'basic App mode'. Instead, all music information will be displayed on your iPod/iPhone's LCD screen. iPod Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit will not charge the Apple iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it. iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of 3/26/2013): iPod/iPhone Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Bluetooth iTunes Tagging Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/App Mode Pandora App AppRadio Mode Song/Artist Text Track Info Album Art Phone Audio Siri iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N N Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 4 6.1.3 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 4S 6.1.3 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 6.1.3 Y* Y** Y Y Y Y** Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N Y Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N Y Y 4th 6.1.3 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N Y Y 5th 6.1.3 Y* N Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N N Y Y Y N N N N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y Y 6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y Y 7th 1.02 PC Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y Y video 5th 1.3 Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y N N N N Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N Y N 2 6.1.3 Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N Y N 3 6.1.3 Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N Y N 4 6.1.3 Y* N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N mini 6.1.3 Y* N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Note: *Requires the Apple Lightning-to-USB cable (included with Apple device). **Requires Pioneer's CD-IH202 cable, the Apple Lightning-to-USB Cable, and the Apple Lightning-to-Digital AV Adapter (all sold separately). Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. AppRadio (for iPhone & Android) AppRadio Mode: The AppRadio Mode allows you to access your Calendar, Contacts, Maps, Photos and other Advanced Applications from your iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, or Android smartphone (using proprietary cable, sold separately) and displays content directly on the Pioneer head unit's larger touchscreen display. The AppRadio mode will even recommend and notify you of the latest compatible apps. Please view the AppRadio Compatible Device List for the latest compatible iPhone 4/4S and Android smartphone information to see if your iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, or Android smartphone is compatible. You must initially download the AppRadio App onto your iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, or Android smartphone from the iTunes App Store or Google Play App Store. Choose the appropriate cable for your model iPhone or Android smartphone. iPhone 4/4S (iOS 4.2+): Requires the Pioneer CD-IU201S cable (sold separately) which connects to the RGB port on the rear-panel of the head unit. iPhone 5 (iOS 6.1+): Requires the Pioneer CD-IH202 cable, Apple Lightning-to-Digital AV Adapter, and Apple Lightning-to-USB Cable (all sold separately) which connect to the HDMI port and USB port on the rear-panel of the head unit. Also requires your iPhone 5 be paired via Bluetooth. Android (2.3+): Requires the Pioneer CD-AH200 Android connectivity kit (sold separately) which connects to the HDMI port and USB (5V/1.6A) port on the rear-panel of the head unit. The Samsung Galaxy S3 requires an additional 3rd part 5-pin to 11-pin adapter (sold separately; not available at Crutchfield). Note: Make sure to use the head unit's USB 1 port for connection (not USB 2 port). AppRadio Apps: Pioneer has teamed up with app providers to offer compatibility with many of today's most popular in-vehicle apps, while also developing an expanding catalog of compatible apps for future use that can be easily & seamlessly added. Visit the Pioneer AppRadio Site for the latest compatible apps. Popular apps include (as of 3/26/2013): App Categories Application Description M U S I C AUPEO! Personal Radio: AUPEO! Personal Radio offers free online music. With more than 120 Internet radio stations available, users can search for their favorite music by artists, songs, genres, or AUPEO!'s "Mood-Tuner". Users can also choose to "love" or "ban" songs directly from the AppRadio screen, enabling the app to adjust content to the user's personal taste. CarMediaPlayer: CarMediaPlayer allows you to swipe, drag, and directly touch the desired artist, song, or album in your music library directly from the Pioneer head unit's touchscreen with Alphabet Search and Album View function. When you're searching through your library, Alphabet Search allows you to select the first letter in the desired song, album, or artist name from the Pioneer receiver making it quick an easy to get to the music you want. The iPhone version of the app even allows you to play and access your iTunes Match collection directly from the Pioneer's touchscreen. iHeartAuto: The iHeartAuto app offers access to more than 1,500 live radio stations from across the country. Plus, you can create custom stations based on your favorite artists or songs. With the top live radio stations in America and more than 15 million songs in our catalog, iHeartAuto features more music, backed by better music programming, than any other service available. Livio Radio: The Livio Radio app ($4.99) lets you listen to more than 42,000 AM/FM and Internet-only radio streams from around the world. The Livio Radio app has been optimized for use in the vehicle with a range of features an controls right from the Pioneer head unit's touchscreen. Rdio: Rdio (from for $4.99 per month) gives you access to over 8 million songs. You are able to search and find any song, album or artist, and start listening immediately. You can search music by new releases and chart toppers. You can also check out what other listeners have been listening to the most, or look at your own recent listening history. In addition, you can even create your own music collection or make your own playlists. Rdio will even recommend music for you, based on your previous music listening. The AppRadio will display Artist,/Album/Song information, as well as Album art. StreamS HiFi Radio: The StreamS HiFi Radio app ($4.99) provides access to more than 4,000 live Internet radio stations from across the globe delivered in AAC/HE-AACv1/HE-AACv2 at 32kbps for high fidelity listening. Google Music: Google Music allows you to keep up to 20,000 of your favorite songs in the cloud. Now you can listen to your entire music collection without having to use any space on your iOS device. gMusic offers full playlist editing, Last.fm scrobbling, thumbs up playlist, metadata editing, and innovative navigation. 7digital: 7digital is a leading digital music provider which sells high quality MP3s across 32 countries worldwide. With over 20 million tracks you're sure to find what you're looking for. With this app you can Sync your 7digital music from the cloud to your phone wirelessly, play music that is already stored on your device, and browse top album and track charts, new releases and recommendations right on the screen of the Pioneer DVD receiver. MIXTRAX: Pioneer's proprietary MIXTRAX app from iTunes analyzes the music in your iTunes library to create custom playlists for non-stop song mixes with added DJ effects. N A V I G A T I O N Apple Maps: You can view Apple maps on the Pioneer head unit's touchscreen as you would on your iPhone. Functionality is bundled with the Pioneer AppRadio app. MotionX-GPS Drive App: The MotionX-GPS Drive App ($0.99) is available from iTunes for your iPhone 4/4S (not compatible w/ iPhone 5). There is a $2.99 per month subscription fee with an additional $19.99 per year for Voice Guidance feature. MotionX-GPS Drive is a complete GPS navigation solution, designed and optimized for the iPhone, that can be displayed on the Pioneer AppRadio. MotionX-GPS Drive helps you find what you're looking for and provides turn-by-turn directions with optional Live Voice Navigation, using industry-leading maps (including US and Canada). All the functionality of an advanced dedicated turn-by-turn GPS unit is presented in this intuitive iPhone application. MotionX-GPS Drive Offers full support for the iPhone with multitasking, routing, and live voice guidance instructions continuing in the background; while you listen to streaming music from your car audio system or use other applications from the iPhone. The 2D/3D navigation map will be displayed on the Pioneer AppRadio, but you will still control the MotionX-GPS Drive Navigation app from your iPhone. iGO Primo North: iGO primo app ($24.99) is powered by the same tried-and-trusted iGO Engine used in millions of GPS navigation devices around the world. The maps are part of the application so there are no roaming fees and no need for cellular/network coverage. Highlights include - Fast, short, easy-to-follow, and Green routes; automatic route recalculation; multipoint-route support; smart keyboard & history; TTS Pro; in-app shop; local/POI search; and more. NavFree GPS Live: NavFree GPS Live is a free navigation app that offers turn-by-turn directions, voice and on-screen instructions, offline map use, address search, live searches via Google and Microsoft Bing, and many other features. Navfree is a completely free navigation app with no additional monthly charges. It uses map data created by a community of thousands of users around the world. The map gets downloaded to the phone so data connection is not required for navigating. My GPS USA: My GPS USA is the next generation GPS satellite navigation from the makers of NavFree. Full featured with voice guided, turn-by-turn satellite navigation with no hidden costs. It offers a HD live map display with 2D and 3D modes. You can navigate by pinching, swiping and touching. Full voice guidance is available in 12 languages. Multiple Routing Modes include - Fastest, Shortest, Easy, Pedestrian, and Economical Routes. You can even navigate from your Contacts. INRIX Traffic: INRIX is a leading provider of highly accurate traffic services. INRIX's strategic partnership with Clear Channel Radio and Total Traffic Network extends the delivery of the highest quality data and broadest coverage available for personal navigation. The INRIX Traffic app ($24.95 per year) provides real-time traffic information and traffic forecasts for all major highways, interstates, arterials and city streets nationwide. Traffic information will be displayed on the Pioneer head unit, while control is still handled from the iPhone. Beej!: Beej! is an in-vehicle location/navigation application ($1.99). Beej! quickly identifies your position and allows you to select the nearest bank, bar, gas station, hospital, hotel, restaurant and more. Beej! provides a complete list of all the businesses in the category selected, including the distance from your current location and address, with options to get directions (via MotionX-GPS Drive app) or place a call to the selected business. The layout and aesthetics provide optimal in-vehicle viewing, without becoming a distraction for drivers from safe vehicle operations. Extra Mile: Extra Mile ($1.99) is an all-in-one app for convenient voice navigation that gives audio feedback to improve your driving performance and conserve fuel. EasyCar Touch: The EasyCar app is designed specifically for AppRadio and provides large icons, simple commands, and swipe gestures that enable you to access your iPhone's music, contacts, mapping, and more. Waze: Waze is a cool social GPS driving and navigation app that connects you to other drivers. When you download Waze, you not only get a free GPS traffic & navigation app, but also become part of the local driving community in your area, joining forces with other drivers nearby to outsmart traffic, save time and gas, and improve everyone's daily commute. D R I V E R DashCommand: Utilizing the built-in GPS & accelerometer sensors of the iPhone, the DashCommand app ($49.99) displays advanced vehicle and driving statistics. When connected to a compatible vehicle's OBD-II data port (optional OBD-II interface sold separately from Palmer Performance Engineering), advanced data monitoring, logging and analysis are enabled. Users can create and display up to 27 virtual dashboards with many styles including digital gauges, analog gauges, indicator lights, and more, which can all be accessed on the Pioneer head unit's screen. Compatible with more than 13 OBD-II compliant interfaces, the app can also be used as a scan tool to read vehicle trouble codes. Best Parking: Best Parking is a parking search engine that steers drivers towards the cheapest and most convenient parking garages and lots in 55 cities and 80 airports. Parkopedia: Parkopedia ($1.99) has grown to cover over 25 million parking spaces in 28 countries around the world thanks to contributions from other drivers. Use this app to find parking using your current location or by entering an address. Get directions straight to the space and see parking space availability in real-time (where available). Find opening hours, up to date prices, payment methods and more. You can quickly narrow down parking choices using filters such as free, credit cards accepted, covered, etc. U T I L I T Y CarBrowser: CarBrowser ($1.99) allows you to search and navigate the internet directly from the Pioneer head unit's touchscreen while the vehicle's parking brake is engaged. CommuteWX: CommuteWX ($0.99) provides real-time weather information (current/forecast/in-route). Weather conditions are featured in large, easy to read graphics in a streamlined user interface that's well suited for in-vehicle travel. Contacts: Access your iPhone's contacts. This function is bundled with the Pioneer AppRadio app. Calendar: Access your iPhone's calendar, so you can view important events and reminders. This functionality is bundles with the Pioneer AppRadio app. Photos: You can view photos stored on your iPhone. Access albums and camera rolls, and even view a slideshows. Functionality is bundled with the Pioneer AppRadio app. Note: As the library of Advance App compatible applications grows, users will be automatically notified via Pioneer's AppRadio iPhone application, with a link to the respective app(s) page within the App Store. HD+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio HD Radio: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS's built-in HD Radio tuner lets you listen to the radio with the same fidelity as your digital music. HD Radio is the system for digital AM and FM broadcasting in the U.S. More than 2,000 radio stations are broadcasting their primary signals in digital HD Radio technology, as a free service. HD Radio features high quality audio, FM multicasting, and data services. With HD Radio, your FM stations offer near CD-quality sound, AM stations provide FM-like sound, and there is crystal-clear reception with no audio distortion. Best of all, HD Radio is 100% subscription free. The unit's tuner also supports analog AM/FM broadcasts. Go to HDRadio.com to check for HD Radio stations in your area. Multicasting: In addition to conventional broadcasts, with HD Radio broadcasting it is possible to choose from up to 3 multicast programs (HD1 to HD3, and analog). There are also data programs for each program. RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to compatible analog or HD AM/FM stations. iTunes Tagging: It is possible to save the song's information (tag) from a HD Radio or RDS FM broadcasting station to your USB-direct connected iPod/iPhone. The songs will show up in a playlist called "Tagged" in iTunes the next time you sync your iPod/iPhone. Then you can directly buy the songs you want from the iTunes Music Store. Supertuner IIID: The Supertuner IIID features Feed Forward Control, which avoids multi-path interference. This pre-detection of interference enables quick filter control and results in less distortion. In addition, the Supertuner IIID creates enhanced stereo during multi-path interference, unlike conventional tuners that collapse to mono. Digital processing reduces distortion, and improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio and stereo separation. Advanced analog technology improves signal processing sensitivity. Reception Blending: If a digital broadcast reception condition gets poor, this unit automatically switches to the analog broadcast of the same frequency level. If this function is set to "On", the tuner switches between digital broadcast and analog broadcast automatically. If this function is 'Off', reception will be conducted within an analog broadcast. BSM (Best Stations Memory): The BSM (Best Stations Memory) function lets you automatically store the six strongest analog or HD stations under presets 1-6 of the currently tuned band. The tuner has 3 FM banks and 1 AM bank. You can store 6 presets for each bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets. Local Tuning: Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. There are 4 level of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM. The higher settings allow reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations. Pandora Internet Radio: The free Pandora App (either from iTunes Apps/Google Play) lets you play music from the Pandora music service through the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS3+) or Bluetooth paired Android smartphone. Your Apple iPhone must be connected to the AVH-X8500BHS via the appropriate Pioneer iPod connector cable (see iPod/iPhone Control section above) or the connector-cable that came with your iPhone. Your Android smartphone must support A2DP/AVRCP/SPP Bluetooth profiles and be paired with the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS. Your iPhone or Android smartphone will also need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. The AVH-X8500BHS provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist, Album, and Song information. Station List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z). QuickMix: QuickMix allows you to listen to songs played on one or more Pandora stations in your Station List randomly. You will need to edit your QuickMix station selections on the phone before connection. Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed. Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences. Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account. Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone or smartphone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and only available in the United States. SiriusXM Ready: The AVH-X8500BHS is SiriusXM Ready so you can listen to commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment, comedy, news, traffic, weather, and more. Simply connect the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (220SXV200, sold separately) to the dedicated SiriusXM port on the rear of the DVD receiver and enjoy satellite radio without additional translators or cables. With the SiriusXM Connect tuner you'll have access to more than 150 channels of exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM All Access" package (subscription required). Visit SiriusXM.com for a complete list of subscription options and channel guide. Additional features of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include: The List Menu displays a list of all available channels. Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title can be viewed on the head unit's LCD touchscreen. You can store up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Station Presets. Direct Tuning lets you select a broadcast channel directly by entering the desired channel number. Tune Start allows you to choose whether to start a song from the beginning or from its live point when tuning to a preset music channel. You can scan through channels within categories or songs from your preset channels. Tune Scan allows you to play back eight seconds of each song in a preset music channel. Category Scan lets you play back five seconds of a live broadcast in the currently selected category. When listening to SiriusXM, Content Alerts notify you when your favorite songs, artists, or games involving your favorite sports teams are playing on other channels. The radio will display an Alert message when a matching artist, song, or team is found on another channel. Then you can choose if you want to tune to that channel or ignore the Alert. The iTunes Tagging feature lets you Tag songs you hear on SiriusXM and stores the info on your connected iPod/iPhone. The next time you connect your iPod/iPhone to iTunes, you will be able to preview your selections and then purchase and download them directly from iTunes. The SiriusXM Parental Control feature allows you to control access to channels that you consider inappropriate for younger listeners. When enabled, The Parental Control feature requires you to enter a 4-digit passcode to tune to the locked channels. Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan. Audio Section 24-Bit/96kHz DAC: For superb quality audio playback from DVDs, CDs, and flash media, the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS is equipped with a 24-bit/96kHz digital-to-analog converter. MOSFET50 Internal Amplifier: This receiver is equipped with a 50 watts x 4 (peak) MOSFET amplifier for low distortion, high power output. The amplifier is strong enough to power small subwoofers to moderate volume levels in compact cars and pickups. For higher volume levels from subwoofers, an optional amplifier may be connected to the preamp outputs. CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the AVH-X8500BHS are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and between manufacturers. The power output specs are as follows: CEA2006 Specs: 14 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N) Continuous Power Output: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 50Hz-15kHz, 5% THD) Maximum Power Output: 50 watts x 4 channels (or 50 watts x 2 channels at 4 ohms + 70 watts x 1 channel at 2 ohms for subwoofer) 4V/6CH Preamp Outputs: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS features three pair of 4.0-volt preamp outputs (Front/Rear/Subwoofer). The unit's front and rear preamp output can be faded (front/rear), while the subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. Front & Rear High-Pass Crossovers: The head unit's 12dB/octave high pass filter only allows frequencies higher than those in the selected range (50, 63, 80, 100, 125Hz) to your front and rear speakers through the unit's speaker-level or line-level outputs. Subwoofer Controls: The subwoofer preamp output features an18dB/octave low pass filter so only frequencies lower than those in the selected range (50, 63, 80, 100, 125Hz) are output to your connected subwoofer. You can also adjust the subwoofer preamp output's phase (normal/reverse) and volume (+6 to -24). EEQ (Easy EQ) w/ 8-Band Graphic EQ: There are seven stored equalizer curves which you can easily recall at any time. You can choose from - Powerful, Natural, Vocal, Super Bass, Flat, Custom 1, or Custom 2. The Custom 1 and Custom 2 EQ modes allow you to manually adjust the level (+/- 12dB) of each band of the head unit's 8-band graphic equalizer (40Hz, 80Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.5kHz, 8kHz, and10kHz). Auto EQ (Optional): The auto-equalizer automatically measures your car's interior acoustic characteristics, and then creates an auto-equalizer curve base on that information. The Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ microphone (130CDMC20, sold separately) is required to use this function. The Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ microphone plugs into your compatible Pioneer A/V receiver's 3.5mm input (located behind motorized front-panel). The Auto-EQ microphone should be placed in the center of your vehicle's driver seat headrest facing forward for EQ measurement. Sound Enhancements: The head unit provides further sound enhancements for your car audio system. Sonic Center Control: Sound that is suited for the listening position can easily be created with this function. You can adjust sound more toward the listening position left (7) to right (7). Loudness: The Loudness function compensates for deficiencies in the low- and high-frequency ranges at low volume. You can set the Loudness to High, Mid, Low, or Off. Bass Boost: You can easily boost the subwoofer bass level by using the Bass Boost function. The Bass Boost feature allows you increase the subwoofer level from 0 to +6 (12dB). Advanced Sound Retriever: The Advanced Sound Retriever automatically enhances compressed audio and restores the original richness of the recording. When the Advanced Sound Retriever is on, the high frequency range is compensated to match the frequency response curve to the original sound. There are two available levels of the Advanced Sound Retriever effect. Source Level Adjustment (SLA): This function lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources. Settings are based on the volume level of the FM tuner, which remains unchanged. Each source can be independently adjusted from -4 dB to +4 dB. Mute/Attenuation Level: You an select the muting/attenuation level of head unit. Choose from Mute (0 volume), -20dB (1/10 volume), or -10dB (1/3 volume). Switchable Rear Channel/Subwoofer Speaker Output: The rear speaker outputs can be set to provide full range output with full fading capability, or they can be set to provide non-fading subwoofer (low-pass) output. When the rear speaker outputs are set to subwoofer mode, the rear preamp outputs also switch from full range to subwoofer outputs. When set for subwoofer operation, you can connect the rear speaker leads directly to two small 4-ohm passive subwoofers or a dual voice coil sub with 4-ohm voice coils. If you prefer to use a single 2-ohm subwoofer, you can connect the woofer to one set of speaker leads, leaving the other set of rear leads disconnected. The maximum output provided when a 2-ohm load is connected to one set of leads is 70 watts. AV Connections Dual AV Inputs: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS has dual AV inputs to connect two external audio/video sources. The head unit has a rear-panel 3.5mm minijack AV input for connecting a portable audio/video device. There is also a rear-panel composite video/stereo RCA AV input for connecting a video component such as a mobile TV tuner or game console. The rear-panel 3.5mm minijack input also serves as the A/V input for your USB-connected iPod/iPhone (using the proprietary Pioneer cable). AV Output (with Dual Zone): The AVH-X8500BHS features a rear-panel composite video/3.5mm minijack audio output that allows you to connect an external display to the unit. You can playback audio/video content from a Disc, iPod/iPhone (not iPhone 5), USB device, SD-card, and the AV 1/2 inputs in the rear zone; or you can simply have the rear AV output mirror the head unit's selected source. You can select the unit to output a 16:9, Letter-Box or Pan-Scan aspect ratio to match your external display's screen size. Rear View Camera: The AVH-X8500BHS is equipped with a composite video Rear View Camera input. The unit features a function that automatically switches to the rear camera image (Rear View Camera input jack) when an optional rear camera (130NDBC5, sold separately) is installed. When the transmission is in reverse, the screen automatically switches to the rear view camera (the violet/white wire in the AVH-X8500BHS's harness must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching). Automatic video switching takes approximately 1.2 seconds. Pioneer recommends using a camera with a mirror image (reversed) output. Audio from your music source will continue playing, while the back-up camera is displayed. HDMI Input (for AppRadio mode): The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS is fitted with a rear-panel HDMI input which allows you to access the head unit's AppRadio mode from your connected iPhone 5 or Android smartphone using proprietary Pioneer & Apple accessory adapters (sold separately; see above AppRadio section for details). This HDMI input cannot be used to connect other external AV devices, such as a Blu-ray/DVD player or game system. Navigation Ready: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS allows you to connect the Pioneer AVIC-U250 add-on navigation unit (130AVIC250, sold separately) through its RGB Input. This versatile hideaway unit allows you to switch to navigation mode with the touch of a button. Get to your destination by inputting an address or search through the POI library while enjoying whatever source is currently playing. Note: If you are already using the head unit's RGB input to access AppRadio Mode from your iPhone, then you cannot connect this add-on navigation module (or vise-versa). Remote Control Wireless Remote Control: The Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS includes an IR remote control (CXE5116) for wireless operation of the multimedia head unit and your connected devices. There are no controls to answer/end or dial call from your Bluetooth-enabled phone. Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Video: Pioneer 2013 DVD Receivers Video: Pioneer 2013 DVD Receivers by Zak Billmeier 3/18/2013 Pioneer's 2013 line of DVD receivers gives you much more than movie playback. Advanced App Mode allows you to launch and control compatible iPhone apps from the face of your receiver, putting a... 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Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 great product Written By Bogo, Livingston, Texas 77351 on Sunday, April 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent product. Never had so much music at my fingertips. Works great with my nano I pod and my new I pod touch. Bluetooth works great and love the extra features. Pros: Have 6 sourceso of music at my fingertips at any one time. Cons: The removable face isn't working like its supposed to every time. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great unit, make sure it fits! Written By pa284602, Reno, NV on Friday, April 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I installed this on a 2011 Ram 1500. I had to make some serious modifications to the internal receiver mountings to fit this unit. This is not a fault of the unit at all, as Ram stock radios are specifically made to not fit double din after market radios, just a warning for future owners installing on a Ram. The unit itself is amazing! As a previous owner of Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood, and Clarion, this unit surpasses them all. I've installed this with Sirius, subwoofer, and backup camera and all work flawlessly. My stock speakers not sound amazing. Loading tunes from the USB is super fast. Steering wheel controls work great with separate adapter (Crutchfield lists some recommendations) Blue tooth connectivity is a touch glitchy. Having Sirius, radio, CD/DVD, USB, Aux, and RGB, what more can you ask for! Pros: Ease of use, bright to display, fast data transfer. Simple layout Cons: No Bluray player (but I don't plan on watching a ton of movies on a 7" screen), blue tooth connectivity with my phone is a touch glitchy. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Good product Written By james, 33952 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a great head unit! Have had this radio for about a month. App radio is the way to go and if you go a step further to root your phone and use ARliberator it is going to be even better! The multiple media playback options are great. Would've rated all 5's but there is sound quality loss when playing Pandora. Maybe it is something with my phone Samsung s4 I haven't figured out yet but it is there a difference. Also the picture color on the backup camera is off and cannot be fixed with altering the settings. Still exploring this as well. Pros: Multiple play back options for media, good blue tooth and microphone features, Cons: Can get rid of beep when buttons are pressed. Screen is harder to see in day light with sunroof open. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Written By JNuke, St. Paul, MN on Monday, April 14, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Absolutely LOVE this RADIO. Looks Great Sounds Great syncs with phone and Ipod as soon as I attach the face plate. Detachable Face was the selling factor for me. Love that you can turn off screen light for long trips yet continue to use the radio. Pros: Detachable face, hooks up with steering wheel controls, can advance through songs while physically or Bluetooth connected to radio. Cons: The Mute feature on steering wheel console won't mute, it goes through the presets instead. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 love this radio! Written By ed, Bakersfield, ca on Saturday, April 12, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Every pioneer deck that I buy has always improved the sound quality of any system I have had and this one did not disappoint even with the factory speakers. The detachable face is the main reason I got this one. The app radio is a bit disappointing but I'm sure I'll never use it. To use that and the Pandora feature or app radio feature on this radio you have to have the special cable that connects your phone to a HDMI cable. I just use the Bluetooth to connect. Pros: Detachable face, sound quality, SD card reader and more things Cons: You need a special cable for most of its features. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 8500bhs / 2012 F150 FX4 Written By Anonymous, Wahiawa, HI on Friday, April 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Overall this is a great product very high quality great sound and this is by far the best website to purchase it from mainly because no one has it at a lower price. Pros: HDMI, 2 USB ports, big screen, works with most android and iphones, touch screen works well and doesn't hesitate. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 2005 Tundra Written By Adam, Bakersfield, CA on Friday, April 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome deck. I reviewed and auditioned over 10 units before pulling the trigger on the 8500. The Pioneer is packed full of features that other units make you pay more for. Once you factor in 8 band eq, hd radio, sd card+flash drive+i (anything) or android, dvd, 4v high volt output for amps, remote, blutooth and more, you will not find another deck at this price that compares. Period. Great sq. Connects seamlessly to my s4. Classy looks. I've owned over 20 decks and this one easily beats those costing 3 times as much. Getting used to the menus takes a day or 2, now it's like second nature. Installs easily with the great people at Crutchfield helping you if you get stumped. Pros: Standard options. Sat radio, back up camera, and adapter for video on i os or android are the only extras I can think of. Superb value! Cons: Menus will take a little bit to get used to. Acceptable because of all the options. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 !!! Great Receiver for the price & features !!! Written By LokiC, San Jose, CA on Friday, April 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got this receiver for my 2009 camry. I am someone who wants my music to sound good, I can't settle for less in sound department. Well I started my search for a good receiver with good number of features, awesome sound, big diaplay & not too heavy on the pocket. I always liked crutchfield thus started to search for a receiver. Searching, my eyes went on this model by pioneer & I instantly liked it. This unit has everything you would need in today's world for music & video. I also compared it with many other receivers but at the end this unit stood apart with the features it provided. It has usb, sd card, i pod connectivity, aux , bluetooth, HD radio, iphone & android phone connectivity (with proprietary cable from pioneer, which are stupid costly compared to their real use),plays DVD etc too. The only gripe is it does not have navigation, but hey at this price point you would not get a navigation receiver anyways. Sound quality is very good, it changed the total sound stage in my car. It has many audio settings which you can adjust according to your preference. One of the cool thing which I liked is you can set the HPF for the front & rear speakers so that they dont play those low frequencies which are meant for a sub. Bluetooth works well & connects to my phone without any issues. Steering controls will work with an adapter which is on crutchfield Pros: + Cool looks + Very good sound quality + tones of features + good price point + Good extensibility + Detachable faceplate Cons: + This is not a con for the receiver, but for the dash kit that crutchfield suppplies with it for 2009 camry. The unit has a motorized faceplate it slides out. After fitting, there is not enough clearance between the top edge of the face plate & the top edge of the bezel which prevents the opening of the face plate. It hits the top edge of the bezel while it tries to open & does not open. Had to adjust it to fit to open somehow. Got metra kit 95-8218S online & solved all my clearance issues Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHSCarlos Written By Carlos, Puerto Rico on Saturday, April 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) For my Dodge Dakota this looks great and being able to answer my cell plus using backup visual wow you can't go wrong. Fantastico Pros: Use my Galaxy S4 through my Pioneer very valuable. Cons: Dakota owners your bezel has to be slightly shaved at the bottom and at the top so the screen can open freely. No problem easy to do Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Long time Pioneer lover Written By losinsanity, Tucson, AZ on Monday, March 31, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've never spent this kind of money on a head unit before and I don't regret doing it at all. The biggest influence of buying this one in particular is that it's face is detachable. I'm only home on the weekends so theft was a concern. I don't really care for the soft case though.Fortunately I have a hard case for my 7" Rand McNally GPS so, I just use that instead. The case is inexpensive and I highly recommend buying one if you take the face off a lot. A costly stereo is worthless if you drop the face on the concrete. I can't comment on the app functions to much cause I have a Windows phone. But, I do have an iPad 2 hooked up to the stereo. I have SXM radio so, Pandora is not something I use. The sound quality is amazing. My setup is the following. Stock tweeters 1 pair of Rockford Fosgate 6.5" for the for doors. 1 pair of Rockford Fosgate 6x9's for the back dash 2 Rockford Fosgate P2 12" subs 1 Rockford Fosgate Punch amp bridged to 500 watts. It sounds so clean and hits hard. The HPF is awesome. No bass comes through my mids and highs at all. Considering I have all the speakers (Mids) hooked up to the head unit, it sounds very clean and loud. The Mixxtrax function is pretty cool. Really trips people out when the hear it for the first time. The DVD quality is just alright and the volume is kind of weak. Gotta really turn it up to hear it. But, I dont plan on watching movies on it so no big deal. This unit is well worth the money and I highly recommend it. Pros: Sound quality, detachable face. Cons: DVD volume is weak. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Written By Andrew, Jersey City, NJ on Monday, March 31, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very easy hook up looks very good in the car Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Written By Anonymous, Pa on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very nice unit screen is beautiful hooking it up was a snap with Crutchfield's package they send you put in f150 screen is visable I would recomend getting the iPhone kit for 119 it's well worth it Pros: Great screen contrast audio sounds great hands free works really good Cons: The setup can get confusing but once you figure it out pretty simple Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Love it! Written By Halicarnassus, Portland, or on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) So, I've been a kenwood man for going on 20 years. But after so much of a headache with their Bluetooth functionality, it was time to move. This thing is gorgeous. When you add in sat radio, it's almost perfect. BT pairing was a snap, the screen is touch responsive, and if you follow all the tips out there in internet land, it's perfect as a display for maps from my iPhone. Interestingly enough, the audio characteristic is way better than my kenwood was. The only downside, the screen has a lot going on. It's a bit cluttered. Other than that, it's gorgeous. I've got it wired into a 2006 Mazda 3 with sat radio, a powered sub, backup camera, and a 240gb SSD connected via USB. If you're looking at this, and considering this head, I vote yes. Pros: Ease of use, auto pairs with Bluetooth, hdmi input, huge touchscreen, fast power on. Cons: Cluttered display, not as many visual options as I'd like. But not a deal breaker. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Written By mario T, Mesquite, TX on Monday, March 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great unit, exelent sound,the bluethoot work great w/my samsung galaxy S3 Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Written By ray, illinois on Sunday, March 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I had this installed in my 2012 Malibu and I love it, it looks factory and because it has more eq bands it sounds a lot better then the jvc I had before, I originally bought for it the touchscreen and dvd but plan on installing a back up camera, I haven't watched a dvd on it yet so I can not say anything about picture quality, I could have went with a lower priced model but I wanted to be able to remove the face if I parked in a questionable area, my Samsung galaxy 4s paired easily and it connects faster then my previous head unit and calls are very clear, it reads my usb flashdrive almost instantly, it would have been nice if the button color would match my interior dash lights but that's no big deal, I am still learning all the functions of this head unit but I have the basics down, this may be the last head unit I buy. p.s. thanks crutchfield, you guys are great Pros: detachable face, sound quality and a lot of other features and connections . Cons: button color dosent match my dash lights. ( if you call that a con) Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-8500Bhs is the Truth Written By RodO, Beaufort, SC on Saturday, March 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Got this installed in my Dodge Charger. This is a very nice unit so many cool functions. First, the shipping came faster then the expected delivery date. Thanks crutchfield. I was going to get this professional installed but after he told me how much it was going to cost I decided to do it myself. I have no prior install skills but after some research I did it myself. Easy installation with the posi connectors and the crutchfield instruction sheet. This is my third unit from crutchfield I couldn't imagine ordering anywhere else. Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Receiver Written By Jose B, Simi Valley, CA on Friday, February 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm extremely happy with this receiver. Installation was easy on my Chrysler 300. This is a receiver I'd recommend to anyone! Pros: listed features, ease of installation/use, clean look, Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Radio Written By Subielove, Tuscaloosa, AL on Monday, February 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The radio it's self is cool I was worried that I would have to cut the dash like most older 7in screens But this one does not have that problem it fit perfectly. The face detach is nice although I wish it would close once the car was shut off but you must keep the acc on for it to close all the way. The eq is easy to get to and I like that there is a 20hz and 40hz options. I wish the screen was a bit brighter but it still looks good and the back up camera looks a lot better on this then my Kenwood I had. If you have a android phone and plan on adding app mode I have 2 things to tell you first not as import but make sure you have enough room behind your radio a lot of bulky cords (this goes for ios users as well) the second is its pretty much useless at this time there is a free navigation app you can download but you can not use Google maps. You also have to download this ridiculous keyboard to use it on the screen otherwise you have to touch your phone keyboard and and to do 99.9% of the stuff on your phone. There is a way around it but it includes rooting your phone if it's not already and jumping though a few hoops. As far as ios users I'm not sure my buddy is going to buy the cables and try it out on his phone. And I will update once he does. Also you need to have the parking brake up to use app radio functions. Pros: Looks clean Sounds great Face detach is nice (mostly) USB folders is nice setup Good picture Cons: App radios mode needs to be in park to use The only con that I have right now is app radio. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Awesome Written By andthereyouare, Maryland on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 This radio does it all. It has RCA's for Front, Rear and subwoofers. You can connect external video devices too. The overall features are fantastic for the price. Not really sure why you would opt for one that has navigation as this one you can stream from your phone(via bluetooth) with a navigation app and have it show on the screen. This is the best hands down Pioneer radio I've owned. I've owned about 5 top level Pioneers. Pros: Controls for Pandora, Streaming with Bluetooth, movies(even AVI files, since it's a Divx player), Controls for Iphone. External USB connection, even has an access for SD cards. Connects to a PAC(Steering wheel controlling device) nicely. Very quick connection using bluetooth and very simple uploading contacts from your phone to radio. You can upload firmware and screensavers. Cons: This is an HD radio, which isn't bad; but, the default blends analog and digital signals. Which causes a noticeable drop in volume between the 2 signals when it switches automatically. I figured out how to switch the radio to only use Analog. But it was trial and error. This was the only issue I found other than the sunlight washes out the screen sometimes(That's normal for these double din radios). Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Receiver Written By JC, Corona, CA on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 I'm very happy with this receiver. It was easy to install. Only issue I had was connecting the factory sub, but that was my mistake for not reading the instructions correctly. One call to customer service and I had the issue resolved in 2 minutes. I'd definitely recommend this receiver to my friends. Pros: Easy installation, sounds great, looks cool Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Written By Steve M, Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, February 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Coolness Factor is OK, but Pioneer missed by a mile with certain features of the interface. An example is the Bluetooth operation. With two phones paired, it takes too many levels to switch the primary phone, and the icon on the main screen does not show which is paired. There is plenty of room for two phone icons, and one could indicate primary phone. When the phone icon is pressed, the phone menu comes up in a smallish screen showing the primary paired phone, but no way to switch. You have to go down to the small setup gear, open another screen, and press another button. Ridiculous for the inconvenience alone. Another nit is the screen customization. It only lets you store one custom background from a jpg file on the SD card.??? SD card playback of music files is quirky, with some files not showing up at all, and not much guidance from Pioneer on that. Daylight viewing is not too bad, but could be much better. Pioneer missed by not letting you customize the night view with one background and the day view with another. White background/dark text would greatly improve daylight visibility, while black background with user-specified text color would improve nighttime glare. I use the Pioneer AH200 with my Galaxy SIII and it is buggy. It works most of the time but drains the battery on the phone since the head unit does not supply adequate power from its USB ports. The sound quality is good, the EQ is nice, and the unit is well built and fairly easy to use while driving. Pros: Nice construction and finish. Buttons are on the small side but useable. The multi-band EQ is very nice and does the job. Sound adjustment for each source is very handy. Multiple options for music playback make this a very versatile unit. The faceplate can be set to a custom angle and always remembers that angle, but always closes when ignition key is removed. Cons: Interface could be better and more intuitive. No way to remove unused feature icons from main screen. Screen color and text options could be better for visibility. Unit has a hard time with SD card music files, even the supported formats. Phone icons and menus need much improvement. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Written By Ed, nyc on Monday, February 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great unit Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great in every way Written By matt, Texas on Monday, February 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I received this unit and installed it without any trouble. The sound quality makes my factory speakers sound clearer than before. It fit well and looks very clean with the kit from Crutchfield. My wife was impressed by the screen's picture quality. I've had it about 1 week and had no issues. It's easy to install and configure. Bluetooth phone quality is good but the address book isn't as easy to navigate as my phones. (See Cons) Pros: DVD quality Bluetooth to phone (android) is good even though it does not provide album art Pandora via HDMI to phone (android) provides album art HD radio provides album art for some stations Using HDMI to display phone's picture on unit (without touch) Cons: The imported address book doesn't identify the number's name (Cell, Home) with the person's name when saved to favorites. If a person you call often is saved to your favorites, only the name of the person displays so you don't know which number of theirs you are dialing until you click on it. very limited apps in App Radio. No Google Navigation through phone unless rooted phone or use phone to display only. (no touch) 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Very nice receiver Written By TimB, Phoenix, AZ on Thursday, January 30, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this to install in my 2012 Camaro. I have an iPhone 5S running iOS7 as well as an iPod Nano which I planned to hook up to this unit. The unit sounds great, looks great, and almost perfect. The unit is fully compatible with the iPhone 5S (do not waste money on the Pioneer adapter kit, it is not needed. All you need is your lightning cable that came with the phone.) The dual USB slots with the HDMI is very nice allowing me to have everything hooked up without having to unplug things. Now onto the AppRadio function. This was a little annoying. After toying around, I found out you need to change the Digital Output from "Others" to "iPhone AV" To do this, your bluetooth must be turned off, all things unplugged, and both home screens set to off. After doing this, i got the AppRadio to work with the Lightning to HDMI adapter ($35 at Best Buy). However, when you have this selected, you cannot play music straight from the iphone or any other connections unless you go through Bluetooth Audio or the actual app radio app. Other than that, its a great unit. Pros: Great Sound Great Customization Good amount of Hookups Cons: AppRadio needs some work 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Awesome Headunit Written By Todd, Albuquerque, NM on Sunday, January 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very nice head unit. The double din instructions included by Crutchfield were perfect. Color and sound is excellent! Pros: You can add your own background picture through an SD card (however, the unit will only hold 1 uploaded picture). Cons: Not really a con, more of an issue with the owners manual. The instructions for the rearview camera are not very clear in the head unit owners manual. I couldn't get my camera to work at first but then was scrolling through the head unit settings and you can change what triggers the camera (+12V, Ground, etc.). Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Very nice! Great Value Written By Gabe P., San Antonio on Sunday, January 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought this for my 2013 Ram 1500. Crutchfield hooked me up with mounting bracket and face trim to give a factory look. And got 1/2 off the nav harness.Unit is sturdy and angle adjustment works great. Face removal looks to be sturdy and reliable as well after a months use. HD radio works good and Bluetooth streaming sounds very acceptable with my GNote2. Also was able to use my existing rear camera when backing up. You can even just turn it on when not driving to see behind you. Auto dims with vehicle and lots of illumination settings. Have not tried hooking up to my apps on phone, ordering Samsung MHL adapter separate. Overall very happy would recommend this head unit. Pros: Double din, Angle adjustment, Built in HD radio. Use existing backup cam, Awsome EQ and all the subwoofer settings you need, Several loudness adjustments, and Good working Bluetooth phone and mic. Cons: None yet. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Love it! Written By Anonymous, San Diego CA on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) What an upgrade to my 10yr old Alpine! Connected it with my Droid RazrMaxx HD via accessory AH200 Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Written By MR.S_CEE, Baltimore,MD on Saturday, January 11, 2014 This radio is GREAT I thought it was not going to work in my car because of all the mixed reviews on Crutchfield. But I still purchased the radio anyway, the radio is compatible with my Acura TL Type S and my Samsung Galaxy S4 and it was also compatible with my old phone which was an Samsung Galaxy S2. The only problem is that the radio is not compatible with the rear sub- woofer that is built in to the car so I had to add a sub box in the trunk. But all in all this is the BEST radio I purchased for my car. Pros: Works great with Samsung Galaxy phones!!! Cons: Does not work with built in sub Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS Written By Anonymous, Orangeburg sc on Friday, January 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Really easy install. Within few minutes learned my way around unit. Would definitely purchase again for another vehicle. Gives me capability to expand my system later ease. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneerer 4 Life Written By Gradyboi2, Lawton, OK on Saturday, January 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I owned the 5500bhs which is now being used by my girlfriend. I have owned one Alpine and 4 pioneer units over the last 4 years. I gave up on Alpine because the amount of money I spend on their products and I could'nt even get an update for my navigation unit. So I moved on to Pioneer and I must say I will not go back to Alpine again. This unit does what I want it to do sound good and look good all at the same time. Only thing lefted to do is to add a back-up camera. If you want a HEADUNIT that you can use multiply devices to play music this is the unit for you. Music is my crack.... Pros: Detachable face security, 2 usb ports, and scan disc drive so you will never be without music. Cons: None I see at this time Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 AVH-X8500BHS Written By MikeS, Stockbridge, GA on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bluetooth is not good with the Android phones Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great for Rooted Android Phones Written By Mike C, Clarksville, TN on Thursday, December 26, 2013 I have owned this item for 6 months now, and it is hands down the best headunit I have ever owned. I bought it solely so I could use it with my rooted android phone. AR Liberator allows this head unit to function flawlessly. I love all the capabilities this stereo has especially paired with the hands free calling and backup camera I have in use with it. Pros: Ease of use, great display, and several useful functions. Cons: None that I have found. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Very Nice head unit. Written By Who Dat Nation, Little elm Texas on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very nice head unit. Full integration with iPhone is awesome. I usually buy alpine but this pioneer has the same sq without distortion. Bluetooth works flawlessly and mic doesn't capture much road noise. EQ is phenomenal for fine tuning. Satellite ready. Removable face. Touch screen is accurate. Remote is decent. Video has nice resolution. A steal for the money. Only complaint is that the wiring is expensive. Pros: Equalizer gives great tuning ability Cons: Wiring kits cost a lot to fully integrate iphone. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 My pioneer AVH - X 8500 BHS in my 2006 Corvette Written By Mike Allegra, Nesconset New York on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I really love this radio it works very well with my Bose speaker system conductivity with my iTouch and iPhone are exceptional. As a techie I had no trouble learning how to use it but someone else might. It's got so many functions that you could get confused Beautiful screen and exceptional sound. One negative is you have to be careful when you place your microphone while using your Phone. The person on the other end of the line has trouble hearing you if you don't speak loudly and clearly. Pros: Excellent screen excellent functionality and excellent conductivity Cons: I have no cons as of now but it only used the month 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor"


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Staging is a way of describing where the cancer is located, if or where it has spread, and whether it is affecting other parts of the body. Doctors use diagnostic tests to determine the cancer's stage, so staging may not be complete until all of the tests are finished. Knowing the stage helps the doctor to decide what kind of treatment is best and can help predict a patient's prognosis (chance of recovery). There are different stage descriptions for different types of cancer.
One tool that doctors use to describe the stage is the TNM system. TNM is an abbreviation for tumor (T), node (N), and metastasis (M). Doctors look at these three factors to determine the stage of cancer:
- How large is the primary tumor and where is it located? (Tumor, T)
- Has the tumor spread to the lymph nodes? (Node, N)
- Has the cancer metastasized to other parts of the body? (Metastasis, M)
The results are combined to determine the stage of cancer for each person. There is a different staging system for each type of head and neck cancer; detailed information about the stages of each head and neck cancer can be found in the specific cancer type section (see the Overview for a complete list).
Recurrent. Recurrent cancer is cancer that has come back after treatment. If there is a recurrence, the cancer may need to be staged again (called re-staging) using the system for that type of head and neck cancer.
Used with permission of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), Chicago, Illinois. The original source for this material is the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, Seventh Edition (2010) published by Springer-Verlag New York, www.cancerstaging.net.
Information about the cancer's stage will help the doctor recommend a treatment plan for you. Choose "Next" (below, right) to continue reading about treatment options for this type of cancer. Or, use the colored boxes located on the right side of your screen to visit any section.

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